Lightening hair is a fairly popular procedure. Girls of different ages are ready for much, if only, instead of red, chestnut and blond shades on the strands, there was a caramel, ashy or pearl blond.
The bleaching procedure itself dries curls, spoils their condition and does not always bring the desired result. To risk yellowness, instead of a luxurious blonde, was minimal, you need to choose a brightening agent and study the instructions for use. Most often, errors during dyeing and lead to terrible consequences. To avoid this, it is necessary to carry out all the items in order and not to keep the paint longer than required by the instructions.
One of the most popular brands is Estel. Many girls recommend it, while others recommend it.. It is difficult to understand whether it is really good, or it is not worth buying Estel hair products. Consider the main brand products used to lighten the strands.
Bleaching powder
This tool allows you to lighten the curls on 5-7 tones. Before use it is necessary to study the procedure in detail, as well as assess the condition of the hair.
If you do not follow the instructions, the powder will not only destroy the natural pigment, but also permanently ruin the hair. The oxidation reaction, which results in hair lightening, occurs when the powder is mixed with the oxygenating agent.
Estel has released Princess Essex Powder, it guarantees 7-color clarity and color alignment. Usually girls worry that after bleaching their hair will be too dry. Estel remedy includes moisturizing thanks to some ingredients in the composition. When used, there is basically no sharp odor, powder does not cause allergies in most cases.
In spite of this, dyeing is recommended in the cabin, where a specialist guarantees accurate bleaching. An experienced master himself will choose the necessary oxidizing agent, but at home it is worth trying a drug with a low percentage, increasing the staining time.
If hair lightening will be done at home, it is necessary to dilute the powder with an oxidizing agent in the ratio 1: 2. Mix up the mixture to a homogeneous need to wear gloves, and then immediately begin coloring.
The composition is applied along the entire length, departing 2 cm from the roots. Evenly distribute it from the top of the head, and then continue on the side zones. After 15 minutes, the tool is applied to the roots. As soon as the clarification to the desired shade occurs, use a shampoo to wash off the composition. This mainly occurs in 40-50 minutes.
To improve the quality of the strands after dyeing, it is advised to use restorative balms and masks.
Low price attracts many, but some still worry about the quality of clarification. The only drawback, according to the girls, is a pungent smell. Powder not only qualitatively brightens, but also practically does not dry hair.
When dyeing with Essex Super Blond Plus too few flaws. Among them, some girls note the smell and yellowness, which is obtained in the end.
Ultra Blond De Luxe by Estel act on the hair too gently, the only negative - at one time is unlikely to succeed to achieve a blond. But the result will still be slightly yellow curls that need to be tinted.
Gel Brightener
Quite often, girls lighten their hair by 1-2 tones. To do this quickly and without harm to the strands, they usually use gel.
Estel offers gel clarifier Quality formula.
Unlike other means It does not contain ammonia, which spoils the hair. Bleaching occurs due to hydrogen peroxide, so the hair remains in good condition. Various oils and conditioners, which are also included in the composition, give the curls softness and healthy shine.
Means is applied on dry hair. It does not stain hands, so it is not necessary to use gloves. Usually, all funds are washed off after a certain time, but Estel gel does not require it.
From this it follows that the use of gel at home is very easy. Apply the product evenly, and after some time get the hair to 1-2 tones lighter. At one time, it is unlikely that it will be possible to achieve the desired result without harm to the hair, so the procedure should be repeated. But not necessarily to buy another set. Gel in one bottle is enough for 4-6 applications.
That is why experts recommend the use of gel-clarifier Estel Quality formula. Lack of smell, vitamins in the composition and ease of use - the reasons why girls advise this tool. Of the minuses - again, yellowness.
To obtain the desired shade after using the gel it is necessary to tint the strands.
Cream clarifier
Another popular type of bleaching is the use of a soft cream. The effect of such means guarantees straightening strands 4-6 tones. Estel offers two options: Solo Super Blond Estel and Only Super Blond. As part of the usually natural ingredients that not only brighten, but also nourish the hair.
Brightener creams are great for use at home. They are used not only to lighten hair, individual strands, but also to hide unwanted body hair, discoloring them.
It's all very easy to use. it is necessary to evenly distribute the product in curls. Due to its texture, the cream fits perfectly. Keep on the hair can be up to 50 minutes depending on the desired result. After the time the agent is washed off with warm water.
Sometimes girls use cream together with an oxidizer to achieve a lighter tone. In such cases, follow the instructions in the manual. Typically, the composition is mixed in a ratio of 1: 2, that is, the oxidant should be 2 times more, the concentration should not be more than 9%, so as not to spoil the curls. Hold also 50 minutes, but for unpleasant sensations, you should immediately wash out the tool.
After the first application, the color will be 3-4 tones lighter, after repeated - up to 6 tones.
Reviews of girls about Solo Super Blond Estel give an opportunity to see the pros and cons of the means before you bought it. Everyone really likes the consistency: the cream does not flow from the hair and is easily distributed. Tolerant scent is also more of a plus. Girls advise to keep track of time, because if you overdo the cream, your hair will be very brittle and dry. If used correctly, you can get light yellow or red hair. Many expect to get a pure white color, but for this you need to tint the hair after using the cream-brightener.
Only Super Blond acts more gently. When used properly, all the girls get excellent results and hair of excellent quality. For some, they become drier than usual, but this is easily remedied with moisturizing masks. Lightening strands of 5-6 tones is guaranteed, but the result will most likely be yellowness, which again will have to be tinted in the desired color.
Paste
To bleach hair up to 7 shades will allow the use of a brightening paste from Estel. Unlike other means of the paste includes a large number of natural ingredients that can not spoil the hair during the procedure. The company promises when using Whitetouch estel haute couture by Estel mild action and the absence of a pungent odor, which is usually present during dyeing.
Before use, the paste is diluted with an oxidizing agent in a 1: 2 ratio. This mixture is applied to the strands and evenly distributed. Use gloves required.Keep on hair means you need from 25 to 50 minutes depending on the desired result. Rinse with shampoo, and then apply a balm to prevent dryness and brittleness.
According to reviews the paste acts very gently and ensures no yellowing as a result. The tool is easy to apply, has no smell, as the company said, and does not spoil the hair.
Paint
Hair lightening is also possible with Estel paint.
If you believe the company, then after the discoloration with the help of paint will not be yellow, do not even have to tint the hair. Of course, the use of dye strongly dries the hair, but for the sake of a good result, you can risk it.
The mixture is prepared according to the instructions, usually in the ratio of 1: 2, that is, for 1 tube of paint you need 2 tubes of oxidizer. Next, the mixture is evenly applied to the hair and hold for 50 minutes. All this time will have to endure a pungent smell. After washing the paint color is not always the same as on the packaging.
To avoid this, you need to ask the experts to choose a paint that will fit the structure of the strands.
Most girls were unlucky, and as a result, the color is slightly red, their hair is unevenly lightened, and the ends were very dry. You can take paint for lightening at your own risk. It is better to use powder, gel, paste or cream. The result will be much better, and will be cheaper.
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